Byzantine Reliquary Cross Pendant Necklace
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10th-12th century AD. A bronze reliquary cross in two parts and held together by hinge and suspension loop, relief decoration of Christ(?) standing with hands in prayer, Greek letters to the cross arms, incised cross to the back; suspension ring to the top with long loop in loop chain and hook and eye catch. Cf. Kolchin, B.A. and Makarova, T.I. Drevnyaya Rus', Byt i kultura, Moscow, 1997, pl.104; and Khanenko, B. Antiquités Russes Croix et Images, Kiev, 1899, item 56-7. 133 grams, 39cm (15 1/4"). Property of an American collector; acquired 1980-2000. [No Reserve]
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Fine condition.
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Byzantine Reliquary Cross Pendant Necklace
Estimate £200 - £300
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